Read more about the article City offers $500 reward for illegal firework information
Sheriff's deputies fill boxes of illegal fireworks on July 4, 2017. Courtesy of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.

City offers $500 reward for illegal firework information

The City of Santa Clarita encourages residents to enjoy themselves when ringing in the New Year, but wants to make sure no fireworks are involved. The city is offering a…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Public Library hosts Elf Balls for children
Akira Trexler smiles as he makes a pipe cleaner candy cane with his mom, Tamaki, at Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

Santa Clarita Public Library hosts Elf Balls for children

The Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library was transformed into a winter wonderland Wednesday, as children and parents participated in the library’s second Elf Ball. The event allowed children of…

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Read more about the article Steven Lavine receives prestigious award from the Government of Mexico
Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles Carlos Garcia de Alba, center, and CalArts President Emeritus Steven Lavine, right, received the Ohtli Award at the closing of the MXLA 2017 reception on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017. Courtesy Photo

Steven Lavine receives prestigious award from the Government of Mexico

This past Friday, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) President Emeritus Steven D. Lavine received the Ohtli Award, one of the highest awards given by the Mexican Government. The award—which…

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Read more about the article Cedarcreek sixth graders attend Spark of Love Toy Drive
Sixth grade students at Cedarcreek Elementary School attended the annual Spark of Love Toy Drive event at The Getty Center on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. Courtesy Photo

Cedarcreek sixth graders attend Spark of Love Toy Drive

Sixth grade students at Cedarcreek Elementary School traveled to The Getty Center Monday to participate in the annual Spark of Love Toy Drive. “Our district was selected by Spark of…

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Read more about the article Van Hook to join SCV Chamber board, chair new institute
Guests will have a chance to chat with Dr. Dianne Van Hook, Chancellor of College of the Canyons, during the first hour of Tuesday’s catered event before the first speaker of the night takes to the stage for her speech. Courtesy image.

Van Hook to join SCV Chamber board, chair new institute

Dr. Dianne Van Hook, Chancellor of College of the Canyons, will join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors beginning in 2018 and become the founding chair…

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Read more about the article Hart’s JT Shrout chooses Tennessee
Hart quarterback Jt Shrout rolls out against Antelope Valley at COC on Friday. Teammate Drew Munoz (20) looks on. Dan Watson/for The Signal

Hart’s JT Shrout chooses Tennessee

The day after announcing his decommitment from the University of California, Berkeley, Hart quarterback JT Shrout signed with the University of Tennessee on Wednesday morning. “It’s a relief,” Shrout told…

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Read more about the article Old Orchard Paseo Preservation Committee: Our favorite City Council member is Laurene Weste
City Councilwoman Laurene Weste smiles during a council meeting. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Old Orchard Paseo Preservation Committee: Our favorite City Council member is Laurene Weste

Editor’s note: As part of Santa Clarita’s celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Signal has run a contest on Facebook seeking the community’s favorite City Council members of all time.…

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Read more about the article West Ranch boys hoops looking to regroup following sudden resignation of head coach
West Ranch’s Deaken Stangl (14) jumps up for a shot above two defenders during a home match against Camarillo on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. Nikolas Samuels/The Signal

West Ranch boys hoops looking to regroup following sudden resignation of head coach

To say the last few weeks have been tough sledding for the West Ranch boys basketball team would be an understatement. It started when head coach Shant Bicakci stepped down…

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Read more about the article 4th Annual 8th Grade “Speech Week” Competition
4th Annual 8th Grade "Speech Week" Competition winners. L-r, Isabella Cuares (Rio Norte Jr. High - 3rd Place), Jocelyn Fernandez (Rio Norte Jr. High - 2nd Place), and Annette Brecko (Placerita Jr. High - 1st Place). Courtesy photo

4th Annual 8th Grade “Speech Week” Competition

By Jeff Armendariz, Santa Clarita Contributor   During the second week of November, the Santa Clarita Valley Business group (SCVBG) sponsored its 4th Annual 8th Grade "Speech Week" Competition, with…

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